Reporter @SpecNews1SoCal. Storyteller. @Stanford Grad. @ColumbiaJourn grad. Naturally curious. Lover of life. Love to talk. Email me: Ryann.Vargas@charter.com
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
FINAL UPDATE posted for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election results at lavote.gov. Total ballots cast: 1,620,593 (1,371,772 vote by mail; 248,821 in-person) -- 28.48% of registered voters. Certification documents will be completed later today.
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“We are in a fight for the soul of the city and we’re going to win the fight.”
-Karen Bass speaks to supporters @SpecNews1SoCal
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
8 Jun 2022
Update: as of 5 pm @LACountyRRCC has received 794,750 vote by mail ballots and 151,850 in person ballots for the June 7 primary 🗳
More ballots are arriving by the minute here at the Los Angeles Co Registrar’s office in Norwalk. @SpecNews1SoCal
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My office tonight as I cover @KarenBassLA election party in Hollywood. @SpecNews1SoCal
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
24 May 2022
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
23 May 2022
Top of mind for many voters is a plan to help students recover from learning loss during the pandemic.
@ryannblackshere spoke with candidates from each district about their plans for @LASchools.
specne.ws/QLSn59
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Honored to host The Power of Mom and showcase three mothers who serve our Southern California communities. @autumnrburke @Jocelyn_Yow @paramount_posts I’m inspired by each of you.
Watch tomorrow May 7 2PM @SpecNews1SoCal.
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Persevere.
7 Apr 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court 53-47, mostly along party lines but with three Republican votes.
When Vice President Kamala Harris called the final tally, the chamber erupted in cheers that echoed beyond its doors. apne.ws/MEUHgSa
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
16 Mar 2022
💄 We’re diving into the woes and WHOAS of Black glam in the newsroom, on the beat, and across the field THIS SATURDAY, March 19 at 11am PT!
Join us for our #WomensHistoryMonth discussion moderated by NABJLA Board Member @ange814.
Visit NABJLA.com to register.
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
10 Mar 2022
I've confirmed what @politico first reported that Sen. Grassley's office is looking into allegations that Mayor Eric Garcetti knew of alleged inappropriate behavior by longtime advisor Rick Jacobs. Grassley wants to delay Garcetti's nomination to serve as ambassador to India.
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
28 Jan 2022
.@ryannblackshere visited our school for a story about our composting system. Thanks for telling our story! Watch here:
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
17 Jan 2022
Would you help me tweet this around the world?
Kindness matters
But kindness does not = justice
Civility counts
But civility is not the humane response to injustice
Justice is
Love is essential
But love is not a passive, weeping bystander
Love puts in work.
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
3 Dec 2021
In response to the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old Pasadena boy, the city's mayor said part of his plan is to increase patrols in the most gang-affected neighborhoods.
Story by @ryannblackshere specne.ws/ATcqcQ
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Ryann Blackshere Vargas retweeted
19 Nov 2021
I'm broken-hearted but not stunned. I'm angry but not irrational. I'm done but not stopping.
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19 Nov 2021
RT @BerniceKing: This verdict is not surprising, family.
We know where we are.
Let’s walk and work together to shift this nation and wo…
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